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Thank you Serenity, that looks really interesting. I think we certainly have a much greater depth of empathy and understanding after all we’ve been through and an appreciation of the little things that others take for granted. It’s easy to remember all the damage and forget to see the growth 😃 xx
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Hi PP and HA,
Yes, it is easy to overlook how far we have come and what strength we have shown.
The concept of PTG ( Post Traumatic Growth)fully takes on board the depth of pain suffered- but says it is exactly this pain that eventually strengthens us. We can become our very own superheroes.
It isn’t denying the depth of horror that we have experienced or the appalling nature of our experience- but it is saying that ‘we can overcome.’
I have been chanting to myself today ‘I am not a victim. I am a strong survivor.’
The effects of DV can’t be hushed up or minimised. DV needs to be attacked by the throat. Women need to be held, listened to, helped to escape it. They need to be led through the PTSD. We need to walk with women as they feel dehumanised, hopeless, and just be there walking alongside them and not leaving them to suffer alone. We need to publicise avenues of help. But hopefully, there is strength and resurrection the other side.
There are many good links, but this is quite a nice one:
http://www.livehappy.com/science/positive-psychology/science-post-traumatic-growth
Huge hugs to you all, beautiful ladies 💛
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